I’m new to this site and I was trying to get better pictures. Would you go a little lighter or a little darker on the cabinets island

I think either try to match blue or darker. Get some of those paint samples that adhere temporarily and you can see what you like in the space.

Your picture is dark so i can’t tell how much light your kitchen has. i also can’t see exactly what your counters are - they look black. What’s your reason for considering painting the island? Before making that drastic change, i would take @Jeanne Cardwell other suggestions - that is, remove the valance - it seems too heavy & fussy for your kitchen style & it’s covering half the top part of window. Are blinds hiding under the valance? I’d try a woven wood roman shade mounted above the window to open up the space & have a ”cleaner” look. The counter stools - they are very heavy & dark looking for the space & doubt they’re candidates for painting white or grey. I’d replace them with a more modern look stool for your space. These two changes would have much more positive impact than painting the island a darker color. i understand this isn’t quite what you asked about but again, not knowing your reasons for thinking about painting the island which looks great as it is, these two suggested changes are an alternative to think about & will have a dramatic result too.

My countertops are black with blue specs. I just feel like the kitchen is so white but I wanted to pick up the color of my backsplash by painting Center island..My husband not convinced lol

Lol didn’t realize how messy my countertops looked until I looked at the picture! Lol

Are you able to share a picture with me on what kind of Window treatments you guys think I should get?

I think painting the island a coordinating shade of blue would look terrific!

I like the for mentioned idea of a shade going darker. Just a hint, match the backsplash to a paint chip and then take one or two steps down on the sample card. This way you make sure you are using the same hue.

If you do, it will not blend in anymore and become a piece of furniture. That may take away from the uniqueness of your backsplash and your eyes will just focus in the island.

I'm liking all the counter space you have. I'll agree with another poster, lighten up on the bar stools. I don't think the kitchen is too white.

I have a valance over a kitchen window as well. While it might be considered old-fashioned, it does soften the window a bit. Not sure what else would do that. No shade or other covering needed for privacy.

I vote for …No valance…blue island like backsplash….smallish but comfortable wood stools that go with the floors color wise…very cute kitchen…blue features add a lot of personality…